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The well-being of healthcare providers is intricately linked to the quality of care they deliver, yet the demanding nature of their work often compromises their own health and satisfaction. In public health facilities, where resources are scarce and patient loads are high, healthcare providers face unprecedented stress, burnout, and exhaustion. Achieving a delicate balance between work and personal life is crucial to sustain their physical, emotional, and mental resilience. This study investigated the critical intersection of work-life balance and healthcare provider performance in public health facilities, shedding light on the strategies that can harness the full potential of these dedicated professionals, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen Uganda’s healthcare system, particularly in Bushenyi District, Uganda. The study was anchored Role Theory. The research utilized a quantitative research approach and was guided by a descriptive research design. The study targeted 197 permanent healthcare workers, from which 132 respondents were selected were selected through stratified random proportionate sampling and simple random sampling. Primary data were collected using structured self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27. The results of the simple linear regression analysis revealed a statistically significant relationship between work-life balance strategies and healthcare provider performance (t=2.104; p= 0.037; p<0.05). The study concluded that work-life balance strategies are pivotal in fostering the performance of healthcare providers in public healthcare facilities. The study recommended that flexible work arrangements should be offered by healthcare organizations. Prioritizing employee welfare has the potential of leading to improved health outcomes.
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